Bearded Man With Facial Tattoos Sings Bonnie Rait Hit To Enraptured Audience

Feb 26, 2020

Jaten Dimsdale who goes by the name Teddy Swims, from Atlanta, Georgia is a singer and songwriter.

He has yet to become a household name, but after uploading his performances on YouTube last year he is generating buzz for all the right reasons.

This particular rendition of 'I Can't Make You Love Me' has become wildly popular for all the right reasons.

These days, performers are no longer forced to perform in obscurity for extended periods of time in order to cultivate a devoted fanbase. Many take advantage of YouTube to reach a broader audience.

According to Spotify, the former football player is the son of a Pentecostal preacher.

Swims’ viral video showcases him singing Bonnie Raitt’s 1991 hit song 'I Can’t Make You Love Me.' Teddy abandoned the country sound of Raitt’s mid-tempo song to make the tune his own.

His heartfelt version is smokier and airier. Teddy utilizes a delicate voice while staying on point throughout the track. He starts out strong, and the wow factor only increases with each verse.

Since posting the video less than a year ago, Swims has had over eight million views. 

Once you have experienced Teddy’s striking tone, encourage others to listen to this unconventional singer’s unbelievably soulful sound.